Adult golf

Vineyards’ Wednesday Night League and Ralston-Purina League changing formats

There will be a change of format starting this Wednesday night. Both leagues will be doing a shotgun start beginning at 5:15 p.m. All golfers should be at the course by 5 p.m. Any questions you can call Bob Manning at 679-5799 or John Lakas at 679-6890 for the Wednesday Night League or Greg Bundy for the Purina League.

Pinehurst Golf Course

Post 434 Wednesday Men’s League — Closest to the pins: Bob Remington (No. 4) and Dave Meadows Jr (No. 7). Low grosses: Dave Willebrandt and Nolan Swanson both shot 40, Andy Deakin shot a 43. Low net was shot by Dave Adams with a 33.

Adult baseball

Senior Baseball League

Pro Bats Yankees 5, Lil Magill’s Giants 3

The Yankees (2-0) manufactured an unlikely four-run final inning and held on to defeat the Giants, spoiling opening day for Giant fans.

Evan Carmello (two hits, two runs) opened the seventh with a single. Joe Polichetti then slugged a one out double to score Carmello. As Polichetti tried to stretch it to a triple, an errant throw out of play allowed Polichetti to score to tie the game. Jason Howard then singled and Brent Carmello followed up with a double. Another throwing error forced home Howard to take the lead. Dennis Gawronski’s RBI single closed the scoring for the Yanks. Justin Vara also tripled earlier in the game for the Yanks. Vara and Matt Eaker (winning pitcher) combined to pitch the Yanks to victory, striking out six and walking four.

The Giants were led at the plate by Jared Aiken with two hits, while Todd Fryberger and Jason Tomkiewicz collected RBI singles of their own. Tomkiewicz and Nick Raynor pitched in the loss, allowing only three earned runs, striking out five and walking two.

Announcements

Annual Crouse 5K Challenge planned for June 8

The 19th Annual Crouse 5K Challenge will be held on Friday, June 8 at 6 p.m. at the American Legion, Legion Drive, in downtown Gowanda. A 1/2 mile fun run for children and a tot sprint will follow the 5K Challenge. Entry forms can be obtained by using the website: gtownfit.weebly.com or on facebook: GTownFit. Race director Jennifer M. Gernatt can be contacted for further information at 860-8782 or by email at JenniferGernatt@yahoo.com. The cost for the 5K is $20 on race day. The GCS Student Rate is $10 (no shirt) and the 1/2 Mile Fun is $5 pre-registration on race day. Shirts for the 5K challenge are guaranteed only for the FIRST 125 registered. Proceeds will benefit the GCS Dennis Crouse Sr., Scholarship Fund, and the Blue.By U Youth Track Club.

United Way’s Golf Classic June 15 at Tri-County

The United Way of Northern Chautauqua County invites you to its fifth annual Golf Classic, Friday, June 15, at Tri-County Country Club, 540 Route 39, Forestville. Registration begins at 11:30 a.m. Shotgun start at 1 p.m. Cost is $125 per person — includes 18 holes of golf, cart and greens fee, tee gift, lunch and dinner. All proceeds benefit the United Way of Northern Chautauqua County, 13 community partners, and impact over 24 programs. For more information on registration and sponsorship opportunities, contact Lisa Sunday at 366-5424 or visit www.unitedwayncc.org.

Gowanda Recreation registration set for June 25

The Village of Gowanda six week summer recreation program will hold registration on Monday, June 25 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at St. John Park. Children that have completed kindergarten through eighth grade are eligible to attend the program that commences on Thursday, July 5.

A parent/guardian or grandparent must be present to register their children/grandchildren on June 25. If they are not able to attend, they can register on the first day of their attendance in July.

There is no cost to attend this program. A free lunch is provided each day along with swimming at the high school pool, arts & crafts, recreational games and optional field trips (there is a cost for field trips). The program runs each weekday beginning at 9:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. at St. John Park from July 5 through August 10. In case of rain, the program shifts to the Gowanda Middle School.

Call Recreation Director Mark Benton at 532-4053 or email hidibenton@aol.com for more information.